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Ricky Pearsall Won't Practice This Week
San Francisco's rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) won't be practicing with the team this week. Head coach Kyle Shanahan did leave a glimmer of hope that Pearsall could play in the 49ers preseason finale on Friday against the Las Vegas Raiders, but it's looking like that window is closed. There is still some time […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoHealthy Buccaneers Starters Will Play Friday, Including Baker Mayfield
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that the healthy starters will play on Friday, including starting quarterback Baker Mayfield. Mayfield stated that he isn't expecting to play too much, so it's important to play well when they're out there. With the Buccaneers hosting the Miami Dolphins this Friday in their final preseason tune-up, […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoJaylen Warren's Injury "Not Anything That's A Long-Term Concern"
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (hamstring) exited Saturday's preseason contest with the Buffalo Bills and was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Head coach Mike Tomlin spoke on Tuesday, saying "He is probably out for this week, but not anything that's a long-term concern." Tomlin is putting a positive spin on a negative with […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoAmari Cooper Doesn't Practice Tuesday, Participates in Walkthrough
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (undisclosed) did not practice on Tuesday, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Despite not practicing, Cooper was present for the team's walkthrough in the middle of the practice session. Though Cooper did leave practice on Thursday during 11-on-11 drills, the specific reason or injury was not made known. Head […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoIs Travis Kelce Still The No. 1 Tight End In 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts?
One of the stalwarts of fantasy football over the past decade has been Travis Kelce, who enters his age-35 season in 2024. Kelce has been no worse than a top-three tight end in full-PPR formats in every season since 2016. This run of dominance is unmatched and the future Hall of Famer is still considered […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoJayden Reed, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs - Fantasy Football WR Outlooks for 2024
The Green Bay Packers seem to have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the wide receiver position in 2024. Sporting one of the youngest position groups of any position across the league, the Packers have drafted and developed extremely well to make their receivers a five or even six-person deep group that will […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoAustin Ekeler vs. Brian Robinson - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?
Ambiguous backfields are one of the most maddening. yet lucrative situations in fantasy football. While they can be a pain to try and parse from a workload standpoint, if you get the choice right in an ambiguous backfield and get a fantasy RB2 or better out of it, you've struck gold. Think of names like […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoAndre Baccellia Leads Cardinals In Targets Saturday
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andre Baccellia led the Cardinals in targets with four and tied for the team lead in receptions (2) and receiving yards (27) in their matchup with the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday evening. Baccellia played in the second quarter and was still on the field into the middle of the fourth quarter […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoEmari Demercado Leads Cardinals In Carries In Preseason Debut
Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado got a good amount of work in the Cardinals' second preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. Demercado led the running backs with 10 carries but for a paltry 24 yards. He also added one catch on his lone target for nine yards. The battle for the RB3 […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoClayton Tune Starts, Scores Rushing Touchdown In Loss
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune got the start on Saturday in their contest with the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Tune was 8-of-10 passing for 79 yards, while adding two rushes for 15 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown was a 12-yard scamper after being flushed out of the pocket and rolling right to […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoTrey Benson With A Solid 43-Yard Outing Against The Colts
Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Trey Benson took advantage of a resting James Conner as he rushed nine times for 43 yards in the Cardinals' loss to the Colts in Saturday's preseason matchup. Per PFF's Nathan Jahnke, Benson saw 16-of-22 possible first and second-down snaps outside of two-minute drills, which gives a clue that the […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoLamar Jackson Won't Suit Up For Saturday's Preseason Game
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will not suit up for Saturday's preseason game at home as the Ravens host the Falcons on Saturday. Jackson, who has not played a preseason game since 2021, will be on the sideline along with other Baltimore starters, said head coach John Harbaugh on Wednesday. Jackson should be his dynamic […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoVikings Are Excited About Sam Darnold
After the news of Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) being out for the season after undergoing season-ending knee surgery, head coach Kevin O'Connell was effusive in his praise for starting quarterback Sam Darnold. "Our football team has been and will continue to be excited about Sam Darnold and what he's been able […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoZamir White Continuing To Level Up His Play
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White continues his strong showing during training camp with his fast and physical running style. Showing that he's a great fit for new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy's scheme, White has been bouncing off of defenders throughout practice on Tuesday. White received six carries for 23 yards and punched in […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoChemistry Growing Between Isaiah Likely, Lamar Jackson
A growing rapport is developing between Baltimore Ravens third-year tight end Isaiah Likely and quarterback Lamar Jackson. A fourth-round pick out of Coastal Carolina in 2022, Likely has been making waves over the last few days as Sunday's star of practice, along with numerous connections on Monday with Jackson. After Monday's practice, offensive coordinator Todd Monken […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoBo Nix To Start Second Preseason Game On Sunday
Denver Broncos rookie first-round quarterback Bo Nix will start his first game this Sunday at home against the Green Bay Packers in the second preseason game. Nix was a solid 15-of-21 passing for 125 yards and a touchdown pass while adding 17 yards on the ground. The offense under Nix scored two touchdowns, looking poised […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoTerrion Arnold Not Expected To Miss Time In Regular Season
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold (pectoral) left practice on Monday with an upper-body injury that was later ruled a pectoral injury, but that injury is not expected to sideline him for any regular-season action. The 2024 first-round pick Arnold has been working exclusively on the Lions' first team and is expected to be a […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months ago49ers, Brandon Aiyuk Not Far Apart On Long-Term Deal
The saga involving the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk may conclude in the coming days, as Mike Garafolo reports that the team hasn't pulled the trigger on a trade because a deal with Aiyuk that would keep him in San Francisco isn't far apart. It's also reported that Aiyuk would prefer to […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoTyrone Tracy Jr. Is "Week-To-Week," Not Long-Term Following Tuesday's Ankle Injury
Updating a previous report, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the injury New York Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) suffered is not "long-term," and Tracy's status is "week-to-week." Fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief after Tracy was carted off earlier in the day and diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain before […]
Kevin Tompkins 3 months agoBengals Offensive Coordinator Dan Pitcher Pleased With Zack Moss, Chase Brown
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher had some glowing words about the two-headed backfield of Zack Moss and Chase Brown after practice on Wednesday, saying he's "super pleased with both." Pitcher complemented Moss being a consummate pro and being where he needs to be on every single play, regardless of what has been asked of […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoRico Dowdle Potentially The Favorite To Lead The Cowboys In Rushing
Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle has had a very good training camp to this point and could be the leader in rushing for the team this season, per The Athletic's Jon Machota and his latest 53-man roster projection. The Cowboys recently signed Royce Freeman (groin), who left camp on Monday with a groin injury […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoKendrick Bourne Expected To Be Included In Potential Brandon Aiyuk Trade
New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee), who has started camp on the team's PUP list, is expected to be part of a potential trade to the San Francisco 49ers for Brandon Aiyuk. The trade winds have been swirling around Aiyuk in recent days, but it's been reported that the framework for an Aiyuk […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoSam LaPorta Dealing With Hamstring Injury, Not Considered Long-Term
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (hamstring) has been suffering from a hamstring injury which has kept him working on a side field with a trainer. LaPorta missed a second-straight practice on Tuesday, but Lions head coach Dan Campbell stated that he doesn't expect this injury to be a long-term issue. It would be reasonable […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoSeahawks Sign Connor Williams To One-Year Deal
The Seattle Seahawks have signed center Connor Williams (knee) to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million on Tuesday. Williams' 2023 was spent with the Miami Dolphins, where an ACL injury ended his season in Week 14. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said that Williams made a "miraculous" recovery following surgery on his torn ACL, and […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoElijah Mitchell Dealing With Strained Hamstring
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan relayed to reporters on Tuesday that San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) has been dealing with a strained hamstring. While it's unknown if Mitchell will miss any time because of this injury, but the fact that Christian McCaffrey (calf) is also set to miss the preseason with a […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoInjury Not Serious for Rashod Bateman
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (midsection) suffered an injury in training camp on Monday and was seen walking off the field with a trainer holding his ribs or midsection. Head coach John Harbaugh did clear things up with Bateman's injury, saying it was not serious and that he landed on the ball. Bateman should […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoPuka Nacua Week-To-Week, Expected To Be Ready For Week 1
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) exited practice this past weekend and stayed on the sideline with a bag of ice wrapped around his knee. Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the injury is deemed "not serious." Fantasy managers can wipe the sweat from their brow as last season's NFL Offseason Rookie of […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoSneaky Late-Round Fantasy Football Values and Sleepers
One of the biggest keys to winning your fantasy football league is hitting on big contributors or league-winning players in the double-digit rounds of your league's draft. The amount of value you will add to your roster even rostering just one key fantasy contributor from the 10th round or later is transformative and boosts your […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoFantasy Football Tight Ends You Must Have in 2024
Tight end is one of the most important positions in fantasy football, and this season, there are a plethora of capable, young, athletic options mixing in with the old guard of Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Mark Andrews. The best part is that you don't have to spend draft capital in the first two rounds […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoIs Brock Bowers or Jakobi Meyers the No. 2 Pass-Catcher for the Raiders in Fantasy Football?
The Las Vegas Raiders' pass-catching group will look a bit more dynamic heading into the 2024 NFL season. While Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers led the way for the Raiders and combined for over 50% of the available targets last season, the team drafted tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 overall pick in […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months ago